Women in the Field: America's Pioneering Women Naturalists

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An inspiring account of lives of American women naturalists

Women in the Field: America's Pioneering Women Naturalists
Marcia M. Bonta
Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0890964890

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An inspiring account of lives of American women naturalists.......1999-01-17

These biographies of American women naturalists bring to light the large number of women who made important contributions to the natural history of North America, often receiving little credit for their work. As a woman who has long waited through the raising of a family for the opportunity to become a field biologist, I found the stories of these women's bold expeditions, often made alone, through tropics, across wild rivers, and over steep mountains, searching for undiscovered plants, insects, and birds inspiring. The women in these accounts practiced patient and exact science in their studies, and won credit for their work despite prevailing prejudices against women as scientists. What prejudices still exist today? What self-doubts still remain for women naturalists today? This book inspires me with confidence in my new direction. I would recommend it for all women naturalists amateur and professional, and especially for those in their teens who are considering a career in natural sciences.

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This book describes all climbing plants alphabetically by genus, providing details for all the species, complete cultivation information, excellent line drawings, a common-name index, and a thorough bibliography.

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Manual of Climbers and Wall Plants

Manufacturer: Timber Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0881922294

Manual Of Climbers And Wall Plants - The New Royal Horticulture Society Dictionary

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Manual Of Climbers And Wall Plants - The New Royal Horticulture Society Dictionary
J. K. - Consultant Editor; Series Editor - Griffiths, Mark Burras
Manufacturer: Timber Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IWXASY

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"Washington is the Disneyland of American camping," declares Ron C. Judd in Camping! Washington, a comprehensive, newly revised guide to the Evergreen State's more than 600 Forest Service, national park, and state park campsites. Written by a Washington native and the outdoor columnist for The Seattle Times, this evaluative guide -- the only one of its kind -- helps campers choose where to pitch their tent, park their VW bus, or hook up their RV according to a rating system. Similar to star ratings for hotels, Judd rates Washington's public campgrounds on a scale of one to five "trees." He then gives the lowdown on what facilities are available for RVs, trailers, and tents, with specific information on hookups, restroom facilities, showers, seasonal closures, reservations, directions, and more. This edition contains 30 percent new material including more photographs and descriptions of 15 additional campgrounds. Organized by highways for easy traveling, Camping! Washington features keyed maps for each region, quick reference icons, and special indexes.

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Excellent camping guide, funny too!.......2007-04-03

I have read a lot of camping guides and this is one of the few that made me laugh out loud. The information is solid and the writing style is engaging to boot. The author covers public campgrounds only so if you want an RV park guide, this is not it. When I read a guide I want to know where the campgrounds are, what they are like (scenic? convenient? rainy? crowded?) , what kind of people camp there (bikers? hikers?) and how to go about getting reservation if needed. I highly recommend this book to people who want to camp in Washington State.

never arrived.......2007-01-11

This book was ordered before Thanksgiving Day. After waiting for 6 weeks, I canceled the order. It might be a great book, prefect for my needs, but does me little good if I can't get a copy.

useful starting point.......2006-11-03

When you're exploring our great state, this is a really useful guide to find a car-camping oriented spot to pitch your tent. It definitely caters to the RV crowd, in the sense that many readers adventures end once they hook up the RV or pitch their tent. I like to use these spots as the starting point for deeper exploration into the backcountry. Bottom line, keep it in your car, and where ever you find yourself, this handy book will help you find a reasonable place to crash that may have a great view and not be stuffed with huge tribes of families. Of course, if that's what you're looking for, you can find those too.

Best Guide.......2002-06-25

This guide, by far, is the best guide to Washington campgrounds. It is well-written, filled with good humor, and painstakingly researched. You get the feeling the author has spent at least one night in every campground listed in this book.
It is obvious the author has spent much of his time in the great outdoors and camped throughout the state, and of all the camping guides, this one is written by a local author and longtime Washington resident. He knows what he's writing about, and it shows in the accuracy of his reporting.
If you spend money on one Washington camping guide, this is the one.

Very handy.......2002-06-05

_Camping! Washington_ is a great book for anyone looking to find the perfect spot for a camping getaway. Whether tenting or RV'ing, this is a truly useful book!

It's easy to see from the writing that the author truly loves camping and being outside, and that he really has spent a lifetime camping in the Evergreen State. His enthusiasm for great campsites comes shining through, and the entries for each campground are very easily read.

There are several useful maps which show campgrounds' locations, and the rating system is very straightforward - 1 tree (barely worth mentioning) through 5 trees (absolutely don't miss this.) Those campgrounds rating 1 tree generally only get mentioned in the backs of the chapters, with very little space devoted to them - the author wants to give us the best camping possible, so he doesn't waste a lot of time telling us what's awful, noting that he only puts them in so that people who hear of these grounds, or who see them on a map know what they may be in for.

The books gives a total number of sites within the grounds, and breaks them down by service: "32 full hook-ups, 35 water/electrical hook-ups, RV's to 65 feet." He also gives contact info for each site, whether or not they accept reservations, and what the open/close dates are (if any.) Very handy! His descriptions of the overall feel of the campgrounds and the surrounding areas are vivid and enjoyable in and of themselves - he's really reawakened the Camping Bug in me.

The book goes over the whys and wherefores of making reservations ahead of time, common pitfalls and downsides to certain areas, and what to expect in terms of general costs (though they don't list individual grounds' prices, as they frequently change.) They also do not mention privately-owned grounds, and go into why they don't. They give a few handy tips about each park that'll make everything easier, too.

Keep in mind that this is not a *how* to camp in Washington book (going over bear precautions, et cetera,) but a *where* to camp book - and it does its job really, really well. Highly recommended to anyone planning to camp in our beautiful state.

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Discover Washington State's parkland

Washington State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide (State Parks)
Marge Mueller , and Ted Mueller
Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0898868939

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·Completely revised to reflect the status of new parks and park closings
·Expanded to include Point Doughty, Obstruction Pass, Griffin Bay, and Upright Channel, all in the San Juan Islands
·Updated information on facilities, recreation, fees, and more

Marge and Ted Mueller offer the most complete descriptions of more than 200 magnificent state parks in the Evergreen State in this updated guide. More than just a listing of campgrounds and picnic sites, Washington State Parks offers detailed information about camping, hiking, bicycling, nature viewing, and more. Detailed park maps help you plan your outing and choose the best campsite.

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Discover Washington State's parkland.......2000-04-01

Whether you're an active outdoors enthusiast or a weekend admirer, the diversity of Washington State's parkland offers something for every outdoor pursuit. To quench your desire to be at one with nature, authors Marge and Ted Mueller offer the complete recreation guide "Washington State Parks." The Muellers are Seattle residents who are active in the outdoors around Puget Sound for over thirty years. To research this book, they logged several thousand miles by land and water to visit every state park in Washington.

The publication is a definitive guide to over 200 public parks throughout Washington State. Featured is everything the visitor needs to know to enjoy each area to the fullest. Every state park is thoroughly reviewed, including information on park hours, size, facilities, access points and main attractions.

The book offers detailed information about camping, hiking, bicycling, sightseeing, boating, nature-watching and a multitude of other outdoor experiences. Information such as current season, reservations and fee listings, moorage and navigation data for boat access, and accessibility for disabled visitors is also included.

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This complete guide to outdoor recreation describes dozens of outdoor activities at 20 "pocket" wilderness areas in California, Oregon, and Washington—including hiking, bicycling, fishing, running, skiing, climbing, birding, horseback riding, and more in the first and only book to focus on these small, easily accessible "pocket" wildernesses.

Of America's 680 designated wilderness areas, 200 are "pocket" wildernesses of fewer than 12,000 acres. These small wonders are wilder than most parks and forests, yet their size makes them more intimate and approachable than their larger counterparts. They are small enough to be thoroughly explored over a long weekend, but large enough to offer varied terrain and activities. And these pocket wildernesses are free from vehicular distractions, making the outdoor experience more pristine than that of a forest or park.

This comprehensive guide provides complete recreational information for 20 pocket wildernesses in California, Oregon, and Washington. Each chapter has detailed trail information and descriptions of wilderness geology, flora, and fauna, as well as signature outdoor activities that surround the wildland, such as mountain biking, paddling, rock hounding, even whale watching! Each chapter will include an activity table with information on what is available, as well as recommending family activities, nearby attractions, and lodging options. 50 black & white photographs, 20 maps, index.

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An Account Of The Experience Of Charles Arthur Guernsey In Which He Tells In His Own Way Of The Early Territorial Cattle Days And Political Strifes, And Deals With Many Of The State's Famous Characters. The Author Releases Information Heretofore Unpublished And In Great Measure Unknown Except To Himself, And Tells Of Discoveries Of Paleontological Value, Made During His Residence In The Territory And State, Covering A Period Of Over Half A Century From 1880 To 1935.

Calf roping with Rufus Green: Fact or fiction

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Calf roping with Rufus Green: Fact or fiction
Monroe W Lawson
Manufacturer: Eakin Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Poems, fact and fiction
Harold Otto
Manufacturer: Harold Otto
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Assuming a basic knowledge of the frequentist approach to finite population sampling, Bayesian Methods for Finite Population Sampling describes Bayesian and predictive approaches to inferential problems with an emphasis on the likelihood principle. The authors demonstrate that a variety of levels of prior information can be used in survey sampling in a Bayesian manner. Situations considered range from a noninformative Bayesian justification of standard frequentist methods when the only prior information available is the belief in the exchangeability of the units to a full-fledged Bayesian model. Intended primarily for graduate students and researchers in finite population sampling, this book will also be of interest to statisticians who use sampling and lecturers and researchers in general statistics and biostatistics.

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sampling table.......1999-08-26

the sampling vs population table for the 99% confident interva

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The Biosynthesis of the Tetrapyrrole Pigments Chairman: Duilio Arigoni 1994 Arguably the most important pigments of life are the chlorophylls, the light energy-harvesting green pigments of plants and algae, and haem, which forms the non-protein part of haemoglobin, myoglobin and cytochrome c. These, and related crucial molecules such as vitamin B ¹² and the protoporphyrin IX unit of the cytochromes, are all members of the family of tetrapyrrole pigments sharing many biosynthetic steps and owing their origin to the amino acid pool. Since the pioneering work of the 1940s and 1950s showing glycine to be an amino acid precursor of the porphyrins (at least in mammals) via the ubiquitous trisubstituted pyrrolic intermediate porphobilinogen, chemists, and, more recently, biochemists, have been fascinated by the challenge of unravelling the intricate details of the natural synthesis of these architecturally beautiful and chemically complex molecules. In this book, a distinguished international group of chemists and biochemists review the progress being made in our understanding of the biosynthesis of the tetrapyrrole pigments. Topics covered include the early biosynthetic steps to 5-aminolaevulinic acid, the subsequent transformations leading to uroporhyrinogen III, and the elaboration of the side chains. Studies of chlorophyll biosynthesis, of recently identified novel haems from bacteria and of coenzyme F ₄₃₀, a nickel-containing porphinoid involved in methanogenesis, are described. The biosynthesis of open-chain tetrapyrroles in plants, algae and cyanobacteria is also outlined. The book ends with a detailed exploration of current knowledge of the genetics and enzymology of the biosynthetic pathway leading to vitamin B ₁₂, and of the synthesis, isolation and structural determination of intermediates along this pathway. Related Ciba Foundation Symposia: No. 158 Host—guest molecular interactions: from chemistry to biology Chairman: I.O. Sutherland 1991 ISBN 0 471 92958 1 No. 161 Protein conformation Chairman: F.M. Richards 1991 ISBN 0 471 92969 7 No. 171 Secondary metabolites: their function and evolution Chairman: J. Davies 1992 ISBN 0 471 93447 X

Tetrapyrrole Biosynthesis and Its Regulation

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Tetrapyrrole Biosynthesis and Its Regulation
June LaScalles
Manufacturer: W.A.Benjamin
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Binding: Hardcover
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Tetrapyrrole biosynthesis and its regulation (Microbial and molecular biology series)

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Tetrapyrrole biosynthesis and its regulation (Microbial and molecular biology series)
June Lascelles
Manufacturer: W.A. Benjamin
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Tetrapyrrole Biosynthesis and Its Regulation
June Lascelles
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Tetrapyrrole Biosynthesis and Its Regulation.

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The Engineer and the Scandal gives an in-depth study into an important part of the development of the Theory of Porous Media as well as the amazing story of the glittering life of Professor Karl von Terzaghi. It provides an outline of the bitter dispute between him and Professor Paul Fillunger, both working at the Technische Hochschule of Vienna, Austria, in the fields of soil mechanics and technical mechanics during the 1930s. The ugly confrontation with its tragic end was a scandal in many respects. The author, a well-known scientist himself in the field of the mechanics of porous media, investigated this piece of science history in Austria, Norway, and the United States of America. He discloses an amazing story which has been nearly forgotten although it produced large headlines in the Vienna of 1937.

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Arrested in 1849 for belonging to a secret group of radical utopians, Fyodor Dostoevsky was sentenced to four years in a Siberian labor camp—a terrible mental, spiritual, and physical ordeal that inspired him to write the novel The House of the Dead.

Told from the point of view of a fictitious narrator—a convict serving a ten-year sentence for murdering his wife—The House of the Dead describes in vivid detail the horrors that Dostoevsky himself witnessed while in prison: the brutality of guards who relish cruelty for its own sake; the evil of criminals who enjoy murdering children; and the existence of decent souls amid filth and degradation. More than just a work of documentary realism, The House of the Dead also describes the spiritual death and gradual resurrection from despair experienced by the novel’s central character—a reawakening that culminates in his final reconciliation with himself and humanity.

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